Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that he has reached an agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping allowing tens of thousands of Chinese electric vehicles to be imported into Canada at significantly reduced tariff rates—in exchange for lower tariffs on other goods. Read more…

Beijing will introduce new standards for the recycling of electric vehicle batteries on April 1. At the core of the initiative is the establishment of a national information platform to track batteries from alternatively powered vehicles throughout their entire lifecycle. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz has rolled out MB.Charge in India, introducing a unified public charging service for its electric vehicles. The system provides access to more than 9,000 DC fast chargers nationwide and integrates charger location, authentication and payment in one interface. Read more…

US automaker Ford is reportedly considering sourcing batteries from Chinese competitor BYD—not for electric vehicles, but for hybrids. However, this would likely only apply to batteries for vehicles manufactured outside the US, such as in Romania, Spain or Türkiye. Read more…

The European Commission will debate the introduction of special tariffs on hybrid vehicles imported from China, similar to those on pure electric cars. While Chinese OEMs may soon be able to circumvent these tariffs by committing to minimum prices, integrating hybrids into the EU’s anti-dumping policy would multiply the affected goods. Read more…

The Chinese brand Jetta, announced in August 2025 by FAW Volkswagen, has now been officially launched and commenced operations. The new brand aims to introduce its first NEV model in the third quarter of this year and bring it to market in the fourth quarter. Read more…

FedEx is adding 17 electric trucks to its delivery fleet in Japan, deploying them on last-mile routes in Tokyo, Kanagawa and Osaka. The move supports the company’s global electrification plans and Japan’s climate targets, with a focus on dense urban areas. Read more…

FedEx is adding 17 electric trucks to its delivery fleet in Japan, deploying them on last-mile routes in Tokyo, Kanagawa and Osaka. The move supports the company’s global electrification plans and Japan’s climate targets, with a focus on dense urban areas. Read more…

MAN Truck & Bus has launched the ‘MAN2030+’ program to strengthen competitiveness and secure the future of its sites, reaching a comprehensive agreement with employee representatives. Significant investments will be made in Germany, as well as in Eastern Europe. Read more…

Mkango Resources and the University of Birmingham have commissioned a commercial plant for recycling rare earth magnets. The facility can recover rare earth alloys and process them into new magnets required for electric motors. Read more…

The electric reimagining of the Opel Manta will not arrive on the market before the end of this decade, as Opel CEO Florian Huettl explains. The company has ‘reassessed its mid-term priorities.’ Read more…

If passed, the ‘Securing Accessible Functional Emergency (SAFE) Exit Act’ would force automotive companies to install manual quick releases on EV door handles. The bill specifically mentions Tesla in reference to safety concerns. Read more…

Suzuki has launched a new electric scooter called the ‘e-Access’ in India, marking its global entry into electric two-wheelers. It has priced the new model at 188,490 rupees (€1,791 euros)*, double that of the petrol-powered Access. Read more…

Widely considered a pioneer in the field of electric trucks, Swiss logistics firm Galliker has now broken ground on its new ‘E-Park & Ride’ project, which will create 41 charging points for trucks and 74 charging points for passenger cars. Additionally, an E-Power-Bridge was inaugurated. Read more…

Lewisham Council has partnered with the charge point operator Zest. The two will work on expanding new EV charging infrastructure across the London borough. Read more…

The industry association ACEA has published a new report on the vehicle stock in Europe. While electric cars have already overtaken diesel in new registrations in many European countries, the 2024 analysis shows: It will be a long time before such figures are reflected in the overall vehicle stock. Read more…

Chinese cathode material supplier Ronbay Technology has signed a contract with CATL for the supply of LFP cathode materials. Additionally, CATL is directly investing in another LFP manufacturer—a coincidence that is no accident. Read more…

Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a green energy-focused venture of the Indian government, has launched a new tender to allocate 6,230 electric buses across five major cities. It will accept bids until 10 March. Read more…

Delta Electronics has announced the launch of a 350-kW fast charger (HPC 350) for the EMEA market. The new model is designed to offer high flexibility—not just in terms of vehicle types but also grid connectivity. Read more…

The eHaul project, funded by the German government, has completed its two-year practical test of a battery-swapping station for trucks. Building on this foundation, the initiators have already launched new projects, including the construction of an improved swapping station and the establishment of a limited liability company (GmbH). Read more…